Capital University - Capitalian Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Rev. F. B. Max. A. B.....................................Massillon, O. SECRETARY Rev. Alfred M. Wagner, A. B............................. Cleveland, O. Rev. C. F. W. Allwardt, A. M..............................Hamilton, O. Rev. J. F. C. Sollkr....................................Youngstown, O. Rev. M. C. Hecht, A. M......................................Dayton, O. Rev. E. G. Richter, A. B................................Detroit, Mich. Rev. L. H. Sciiuii, A. M., l’n. D...........................Toledo, O. Rev. B. F. Brandt, A. B................................Oak Harbor, O Prof. G. A. Lange...........................................Dayton, O. Herman Ben .in, A. B..................................... Columbus, O. Wm. J. Conrad...........................................Marysville, O. Charles F. Mayer......................................... Columbus, O. C. A. Schulze, A. M., M. D................................Columbus, O. Charles Patzer.........................................Grove City, O. Otto Spielman.............................................Columbus, O. S. A. Singer.....................................Treasurer P. J. Mackensen..................................Registrar Carl Acker.mann........................Seeretary of Faculty R. B. Wilder m ut i i.............................Entrance Examiner

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Program for the thuu'lngmntt of (Srratrr (Capital By Greater Capital we do not necessarily mean a college larger in point of numbers and scope. That may come as time and conditions show that Capital must offer wider and more extensive educational opportunities for its constituency. At present the interest and efforts of alumni and friends should be directed toward provid- ing thoroughly adequate and modern equipment for the field which we arc now en- deavoring to cover, and to make secure the place of Capital University among the high class colleges of the land. 1. 2. 3. 1. 5. 6. THE NEEDS Additional Endowment. Music Conservatory with Assembly Hall. Women’s Dormitory. Remodeling of Recitation Hall. A new Science Hall. Remodeled Gymnasium. Development of the new Athletic Field. Our first task will be to raise at least $300, nn additional ENDOWMENT. This sum is necessary in order to meet the financial standard set up by the best ac- crediting agencies. The Board of Trustees is asking synod for permission to launch a campaign for this purpose. The second step forward invites the erection of a MUSIC CONSERVATORY and ASSEMBLY HALL on the college campus. The Hall should have a capacity of 1200. Such a building will provide a proper place for the daily chapel, lectures, public meetings, musical concerts, etc., as well as furnish much needed room and facilities for our fast growing and flourishing School of Music. A WOMEN’S DORMITORY— a necessity if we would have more of our young women receive their education at Capital. A budding committee has been authorized to prepare plans and specifications. Room for 150 girls should be provided. The old RECITATION HALL is hardly fit for use. It must be completely remodeled and probably enlarged to meet the immediate needs of our school. The LEONARD SCIENCE HALL, built in 1876, has about served its time. The work in these departments has also grown to such proportions that the present building is entirely too small. It is not fair to our hard-working and efficient men to expect them to do their best work under unfavorable conditions. When the Assembly Hall has been provided the LOY AUDITORIUM should be remodeled. With a few changes and some rearrangement this building which from its beginning has served as a combination Assembly Hall and gymnasium, will answer very well as a GYMNASIUM only. Here is ample opportunity to establish a monument to the faith in the cause which Capital University represents. The future is ours in even greater measure than the present, but its realization depends upon the growing interest and greater generosity of our friends. -

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ADMINISTRATION In the center of the above group is the man who heads Capital University. I)r. Otto Mees. He has been President of the institution for over a decade and much progress has been made during his administration in the enlargement of the school's work, in providing new courses and acquiring adequate facilities. Prexv, as we call him. has given his services unselfishly and Capital University of today stands as an evidence of his activity. Dr. Mees received his A. B. from Capital in 1898 and completed his the- ological course in our Seminary in 1901. He then spent a year in Berlin and Leipzig, doing postgraduate work in the universities of those cities. Upon his return he entered the ministry of the Gospel and served the congregation in Coraopolis, I’a.. from 1902 to 1912. The following year he entered upon the Presidency of Capital and since that time has been a faithful and efficient ex- ecutive. He received his A. M. from Wittenberg in 1916 and his 1). 1). from Carthage in 1920. May it be Capital's fortune to long retain Dr. Mees at its head and enjoy continued progress.